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LoC No.: 18006699

Title: The Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front" by Thomas Tiplady is a collection of personal reflections and observations written during the First World War, likely in the early 20th century. Written by a chaplain who served at the front, the book aims to capture the essence of soldiers' lives amidst the chaos of war, delving into their thoughts, feelings, hardships, and acts of heroism, while also acknowledging the deep connections they maintain with those at home. The opening of the work introduces readers to Tiplady’s experiences, emphasizing the stark contrasts and emotions present at the Western Front. He begins with a poignant metaphor, using the death of a swan at Ypres to symbolize the tragic loss of innocence amid the horrors of war. Tiplady describes how soldiers, often inarticulate, share their souls through their actions rather than words. The author poignantly illustrates the psychological burden borne by the soldiers and the silent suffering of their families back home, accentuating themes of camaraderie, the heroic spirit of soldiers, and a profound connection to humanity that remains even in the face of death and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Creator: Tiplady, Thomas, 1882-1967

EBook No.: 46323

Published: Jul 18, 2014

Downloads: 271

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18006699

Title: The Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Soul of the Soldier: Sketches from the Western Battle-Front" by Thomas Tiplady is a collection of personal reflections and observations written during the First World War, likely in the early 20th century. Written by a chaplain who served at the front, the book aims to capture the essence of soldiers' lives amidst the chaos of war, delving into their thoughts, feelings, hardships, and acts of heroism, while also acknowledging the deep connections they maintain with those at home. The opening of the work introduces readers to Tiplady’s experiences, emphasizing the stark contrasts and emotions present at the Western Front. He begins with a poignant metaphor, using the death of a swan at Ypres to symbolize the tragic loss of innocence amid the horrors of war. Tiplady describes how soldiers, often inarticulate, share their souls through their actions rather than words. The author poignantly illustrates the psychological burden borne by the soldiers and the silent suffering of their families back home, accentuating themes of camaraderie, the heroic spirit of soldiers, and a profound connection to humanity that remains even in the face of death and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Creator: Tiplady, Thomas, 1882-1967

EBook No.: 46323

Published: Jul 18, 2014

Downloads: 271

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.